Data Analyst Apprentice Review
at Virgin Media O2
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work with databases and analytic tools to assign IP addresses to devices on the network. I also do ad-hoc data analysis on device utilisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme, its challenging enough to push myself but i always have the support i need whenever i need help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a ton of new skills. everything from additional functions and coding in excel, to complete new coding languages and database manipulation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Even with the pandemic the structure of the programme has been good. although difficult at times.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the help I need. I am reminded often that the support is there and I get support offered whenever I try new work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We do get support from the training provider but the support we have received in some cases as been worse than others.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have put the knowledge I have learnt from the training provider into my work multiple times. so I believe that it does help in my role very much.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, we have a system called P&E Connected where there are multiple activities to take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I already have recommended friends to virgin media because of my experience in the programme. I've been able to have fun while working and learning, so i recommended the programme to friends that are also in the IT sector.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
Be yourself. Always check all the options you're given. Take the opportunities you're given for improvement, you'll be surprised how much it helps.
